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dic·tion·ar·y (dĭk'shə-nĕr'ē)
n., pl. -ies.-
A reference book containing an alphabetical list of words, with
information given for each word, usually including meaning,
pronunciation, and etymology.
- A book listing the words of a language with translations into another language.
- A book listing words or other linguistic items in a particular category or subject with specialized information about them: a medical dictionary.
de·ter·mined (dĭ-tûr'mĭnd)
adj.- Marked by or showing determination; resolute: was engaged in a protracted struggle with a determined enemy.
- Decided or resolved.
feath·er (fĕTH'ər)
n.-
One of the light, flat growths forming the plumage of birds, consisting
of numerous slender, closely arranged parallel barbs forming a vane on
either side of a horny, tapering, partly hollow shaft.
- feathers Plumage.
- feathers Clothing; attire.
- A feathery tuft or fringe of hair, as on the legs or tail of some dogs.
an·gle1 (ăng'gəl)
intr.v., -gled, -gling, -gles.- To fish with a hook and line.
- To try to get something by indirect or artful means: angle for a promotion.
se·ri·ous (sîr'ē-əs)
adj.- Grave in quality or manner: gave me a serious look.
- Carried out in earnest: engaged in serious drinking; serious study of Italian.
- Deeply interested or involved: a serious card player.
- Designed for and addressing grave and earnest tastes: serious art; serious music.
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